Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Weight Loss: Post Your Before and After Pics here!

I'll start this off. 359 pound weight loss, 32 inches of waistline gone!

Before:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Project1.jpg

After (Pardon the dancing!):
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Front_Back_Animation.gif
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/FatPants004.jpg

Holy ****ing ****!!!!
You sir, are inspirational!
If I had a hat on I'd tip it to you.
Don't have any pics of myself but had to comment.

Spank my ass and call me Charlie!!!:eek:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7569/standardjg4.jpg

You win.

Not trying to win, just trying to get some people to post their success stories as well! I don't care if you've lost the kind of weight I have or 30 or 50 pounds, it's still tough to do!http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/sportlich/n055.gif

You can click on the traineo link in my sig to get the before picture. There is no after picture yet. ;)

Seriously though, I started around ~290. I started traineo about a week ago, so it doesn't count the ~21 pounds I lost in the last three months before starting traineo. I should get a new picture soon.

You can click on the traineo link in my sig to get the before picture. There is no after picture yet. ;)

Seriously though, I started around ~290. I started traineo about a week ago, so it doesn't count the ~21 pounds I lost in the last three months before starting traineo. I should get a new picture soon.
Well, keep at it and you'll get there!:D Make sure you keep a series of photos instead of waiting til you hit your goal.I wish I had thought of this, but if you use the same shirt and set a footpoint and specific focal fiels, you could do a yearlong timelapse to show yourself shrinking by stacking stills with Windows moviemaker at a frame rate of 40 fps! (0.025 sec duration on the frame rollover):D You are early enough in your progress to think about this!

Well, keep at it and you'll get there!:D Make sure you keep a series of photos instead of waiting til you hit your goal.I wish I had thought of this, but if you use the same shirt and set a footpoint and specific focal fiels, you could do a yearlong timelapse to show yourself shrinking by stacking stills with Windows moviemaker at a frame rate of 40 fps! (0.025 sec duration on the frame rollover):D You are early enough in your progress to think about this!

I might have to try this. That could be fun!

Care to comment on HOW you did this? Surgery, diet, biking (how far and long).

I started riding in April of last year.
weight was 255 with a 42in waist.
1.5 years later.....172lbs with a 33in waist
Old me
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/garysol1/bike04half.jpg

New me

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/garysol1/8_20_2006_07sm.jpg

Both of you did a great job!

How much riding did it take for both of you?

When I moved to Cali last year I gained all the weight back that I lost, so being back home I am working at losing it again. When I left my lean mass was 172 and I'm down to about 165 now, so I doubt I will ever get to 172 total weight, but I would be happy with a 175 lean and 200 total body putting me at 12.5% body fat.

Care to comment on HOW you did this? Surgery, diet, biking (how far and long).
I never heard of the term "Clydesdale" for a large sized biker before, it evokes images of power and grace. The image didn't fit me when I was well over 200 lbs. Now I'm around 180. When I was over 200lbs I tried dieting and regular long distance biking and all weather commuting. I even had this nice carbon fiber bike. The flab kept increasing with age. I dumped the car. I dumped the 21lb carbon bike for a 35lb utility bike. The flab melted away. Maybe a coincidence but I think not. Something about being car free seemed to bump up my metabolism. I think other people over on the Living Car Free sub forum have similar stories.

Awesome job! I think I only have some befores...

Care to comment on HOW you did this? Surgery, diet, biking (how far and long).
I had bariatric surgery in March, 2005. I was in a position where I had to get the surgery due to the fact that my weight was literally killing me. I didn't overeat, I have a metabolic disease involving my pituitary called Empty Sella Syndrome as well as diabetes. I am now off insulin and maintaining normal blood sugars, off all my heart meds and Oxygen supplementation and this summer, I put 3747 miles on the bike.:D

Jan 2006 @ 236
http://static.flickr.com/44/126128059_6426e95d26.jpg

August 2006 at 177
http://static.flickr.com/88/227728016_e9824dd61f.jpg

Before:

http://img.clubphoto.com/jerboa/165030986/512/null/image.jpg

274 pounds as of 3 Aug 06

Dec 2005 - 292 lb
http://photos.sparkpeople.com/6/0/l600840013.jpg

Sept 2006 - 198 lb
http://photos.sparkpeople.com/2/1/l214940150.jpg (sorry bout the phone cam pic)

December 31 2006 - 170 lb


I will be probably be a clyde inside for quite a while still so dont kick me outta this forum just yet!

All you guys did great!:eek:

Damn, I am only looking to loose about 30lbs.

Of you guys that lost a lot of weight, what was the single biggest improvement in your life from the result of all that sweat equity?

Of you guys that lost a lot of weight, what was the single biggest improvement in your life from the result of all that sweat equity?

Every time I look in the mirror I get this huge feeling of accomplishment. Before the weight loss I was a bit shy and was always very self conscious. I would always pull at my shirt because I thought it made my man boobs look smaller. I never took my shirt off at the beach or pool because I was so embarrassed. I love knowing that while I won't ever be a model, I have done the most with what I have.

damn!! nice work guys.......last year I was 254, this morning, 216. By dec I want to be 180.........

I don't have a really good before picture when I weighed 421.5, but I have lost 101 pounds, with about 120 more to go. I have plateaued over the past year or two, but I am done farting around. I will post pictures as I progress.

Thanks all for the inspiration!

All you guys did great!:eek:

Damn, I am only looking to loose about 30lbs.

Of you guys that lost a lot of weight, what was the single biggest improvement in your life from the result of all that sweat equity?
My long term survival. I was on Oxygen, as well as many meds, just to stay alive. The biggest accomplishment to me was going from a wheelchair in March 2005 to riding a 167 mile 1 day ride this year. My long term goals include Lotoja.. http://xs306.xs.to/xs306/06371/Animal_races.gif (http://xs.to)

I don't have a really good before picture when I weighed 421.5, but I have lost 101 pounds, with about 120 more to go. I have plateaued over the past year or two, but I am done farting around. I will post pictures as I progress.

Thanks all for the inspiration!
Keep it up, we're all pulling for you LD!http://xs106.xs.to/xs106/06381/cycling03.gif (http://xs.to)

hey guys, great results! congrats to each of you.

heres my before and 'after'
I started back in '04 doing Low Carb
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/epix1718/Pete/1Year.jpg
me back in March at my lowest weight (220lb):
1st pic is January 06 then March 06
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/epix1718/Pete/janmarch06.jpg
I've gained a bit back over this summer so I am back on diet again and cycling more aswell.

Nice AK, Romanian?

My long term survival. I was on Oxygen, as well as many meds, just to stay alive. The biggest accomplishment to me was going from a wheelchair in March 2005 to riding a 167 mile 1 day ride this year. My long term goals include Lotoja. http://xs306.xs.to/xs306/06371/Animal_races.gif (http://xs.to)
Quick addition: I still, if I suddenly catch my reflection in a door or mirror unexpectedly, turn around to see who's behind me and then realize that it's me!http://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://web.tiscali.it/pljnsky/smiles/eek2.gifhttp://ganjataz.com/01smileys/images/smileys/geek-speakinleet.gif

I hit the 300 mark around Christmas last year. Scared me a bit! By April, I was down to 275. I've been flutuating a bit around 285 these days, but plan to start riding more this Fall.

My short term goal is to be at 265 by Christmas and then mid term goal under 240 by Summer '07, and long term goal of 215 by Christmas '07.

My biggest weakness is drinking sodas (especially Mt. Dews).

I can give up sodas for a couple months at a time drinking nothing but water, but then I'll have one and I'm back to drinking up to 2 liters a day again!

Any advice on how to give up the one thing that keeps you heavy?

Nice AK, Romanian?
yup, 2003 SAR-1.. just had 100 rounds go through it this weekend

I hit the 300 mark around Christmas last year. Scared me a bit! By April, I was down to 275. I've been flutuating a bit around 285 these days, but plan to start riding more this Fall.

My short term goal is to be at 265 by Christmas and then mid term goal under 240 by Summer '07, and long term goal of 215 by Christmas '07.

My biggest weakness is drinking sodas (especially Mt. Dews).

I can give up sodas for a couple months at a time drinking nothing but water, but then I'll have one and I'm back to drinking up to 2 liters a day again!

Any advice on how to give up the one thing that keeps you heavy?
Doable! O don't see any problem with those goals!

yup, 2003 SAR-1.. just had 100 rounds go through it this weekend
Mine is a 1955 with all original armory marks. The only mod is semiauto only bolt assembly.
Automat Kalashnikova-47 http://xs206.xs.to/xs206/06381/ak_54.jpg (http://xs.to)

My biggest weakness is drinking sodas (especially Mt. Dews).

I can give up sodas for a couple months at a time drinking nothing but water, but then I'll have one and I'm back to drinking up to 2 liters a day again!

Any advice on how to give up the one thing that keeps you heavy?

Try diet soda? Allow yourself to have a few a week, but keep track and take something else away. I use fitday.com to see what some of this stuff actually costs me; usually is enough for me to put it down!

I accidentally broke myself of my soda habit when I got food poisoning (bad Mexican) after drinking Dr. Pepper - couldn't drink the stuff afterwards for a long time!

My addiction is food. All kinds. Sigh....

Great job y'll!

I hit about 280 in April which was almost an all time high. Started biking, I'm down to about 260 +-2 and can't seem to drop below (since July). Pants and shirts are looser but can't get past that hump. Would like to be down to 220 before the year's end but I'll have to push that back.

First off, I don't like Diet drinks, I've drank them in the past, but if I'm going to do a Diet soda, I'd rather just drink water.

Drinking water is difficult for many, but I drink a lot of H20, wether or not I'm on a diet.

Secondly, Diet sodas have so much sodium in them, I feel bloated after drinking them. I've read that drinking Diet sodas will actually make you retain water.

My problem isn't drinking water, it's NOT drinking mt. dews. The combination of sugar and caffein has me hooked.

First off, I don't like Diet drinks, I've drank them in the past, but if I'm going to do a Diet soda, I'd rather just drink water.

Drinking water is difficult for many, but I drink a lot of H20, wether or not I'm on a diet.

Secondly, Diet sodas have so much sodium in them, I feel bloated after drinking them. I've read that drinking Diet sodas will actually make you retain water.

My problem isn't drinking water, it's NOT drinking mt. dews. The combination of sugar and caffein has me hooked.Diet Rite has no sodium.

Figure out how many calories in the bottle of soda. Figure out how far you have to ride at what speed to burn those calories and then before you have the soda -- earn it.

Also, if regluar soda is such an issue for you... don't have 2 liter bottles in your house. Keep one 12 oz can in the fridge. If you "have to" have a soda... it is there.

I was at about 350 pounds with a 48" waist one year ago.

I did the Cabbage Soup Diet for 10 days then started Weight Watchers. In March I started training for my first century. I did that in May.

Now I am a comfy 42" waist and down to 260 pounds.

I've put about 2,000 miles on my road bike. Finished my second organized century and routinely ride long distances for fun.

Inside me is a thin man dying to get out.
(He is kept comfortable by some pie, a half case of Bud, two cheese-dogs and a big screen Sony.).

Funny...LoL....Keep up the good work Hambone or are you done trying to lose weight? Sounds like you are pretty happy with where you are now......

Hambone are you done trying to lose weight? Sounds like you are pretty happy with where you are now......<snip>
Thanks. I'm pleased with how far I have come but I have another fifty (or more) to go.

I'm 6'1" and all torso. (29" inseam) I'm the prototypical Teutonic farmer. So, 200 is about as low as I see myself getting.

I'm motovated now! I lost 72.2 at weight watchers.Have 45 lbs to go.

Only before picture I have is a newspaper photo of me acting as a terrorist in a mass casualty drill with local law enforcement. Would be an interesting before picture, me being led away bloody and in handcuffs by several armed officers in biohazard gear. ANY after picture would be an improvement. I'll see if the paper will let me use it. Highest weight, 287, current, 221, going to a weekend retreat at Richard Simmon's studio with my wife next month, going on Richard's radio show with my wife this Sunday, and over 3000 miles ridden since Jan 1.

Keep us updated!

I was at about 350 pounds...one year ago...Now I am a comfy 42" waist and down to 260 pounds. I've put about 2,000 miles on my road bike. Finished my second organized century and routinely ride long distances for fun.

You're my HERO, Hambone! :love: Wish I could do the same! I'm working toward my first century. I had hoped to do it this Fall, but a bicycle accident in June ( http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=201510 ) kept me from riding most of the Summer. I'm now shooting for ASAP - maybe in the Spring? I'll be doing the ride on my Specialized Rockhopper MTB with street slicks. Any diet or training suggestions you'd be willing to pass on? Thanks!

You're my HERO, Hambone! :love: Wish I could do the same! I'm working toward my first century. I had hoped to do it this Fall, but a bicycle accident in June ( http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=201510 ) kept me from riding most of the Summer. I'm now shooting for ASAP - maybe in the Spring? I'll be doing the ride on my Specialized Rockhopper MTB with street slicks. Any diet or training suggestions you'd be willing to pass on? Thanks!I have to go get the kids. I'll post more tomorrow. In a nutshell:

I did the cabbage soup diet and learned how much less I needed to eat than I was eating.

Then my wife and I did Weight Watchers. It sound strite but if you both want to do it and you do it together it is almost easy.

Biggest thing: Unlike my father who did it at twenty one -- I waited until I was in my thirties to start having kids. Then I saw how much my dad loves being with them and how much they love being with him.

At 350+, I wasn't going to get that. It isn't much more complicated than that. Partially it is about being there for my kids. (Partially it is about being there for me.)

I am 6' 4". I started riding at 270 and now weigh 200.

I rode more and more as I built up my aerobic and LT and just stopped eating crap food.

Now I stand in front of the mirror and admire myself. LOL.

No pics, sorry.

My before and now... After is still a while down the road.24935

<edit, I enlarged but it didn't "stick" That is my old belt with a knife stuck in the old hole and a knife in the new hole...>

My before and now... After is still a while down the road.24935

<edit, I enlarged but it didn't "stick" That is my old belt with a knife stuck in the old hole and a knife in the new hole...>
Good measure of progress, Hambone! Good job! Wait til you get to cut a couple of feet off the end! Talk about a good feeling!

Good measure of progress, Hambone! Good job! Wait til you get to cut a couple of feet off the end! Talk about a good feeling!
I bought a leather punch and every once in a while I pull it out and punch a new hole in some belts. I have little leather "Munchkins" in a jar. (I'm thinking of taking them to a taxidermist and having them made into a wallet. but if you rub it...")

I started at 48". If I hit 36", I'll be surprised (or sick.)

I bought a leather punch and every once in a while I pull it out and punch a new hole in some belts. I have little leather "Munchkins" in a jar. (I'm thinking of taking them to a taxidermist and having them made into a wallet. but if you rub it...")

I started at 48". If I hit 36", I'll be surprised (or sick.)
I started at 74 and am 42" now!

I started at 74 and am 42" now!Dude, that is friggin incredible.

I'm trying to loose my sons. I have a 4yo and an 18 mo old. If I can loose each month what they gain... Or, said better- I want my total loss to be their combined weight. Of course, come Thanksgiving, they may need to start jogging.

My story certainly isn't as incredible and cool as Tom's, but I figured I might as well post pics. They aren't very good, and unfortunatley I'm paranoid about my identity and so I blacked my face out, but you can see my transition from 220-170.

I started last Oct. At 6' 2" 230 lbs. Walked for about the first six months then started cycling I was 190 lbs in July when I got my bike, I am 184 lbs average about 180 to 200 miles a week on my bike... I have never felt better.. Very low sodium diet try to keep my intake to 600mgs a day.

First off, I don't like Diet drinks, I've drank them in the past, but if I'm going to do a Diet soda, I'd rather just drink water.
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My problem isn't drinking water, it's NOT drinking mt. dews. The combination of sugar and caffein has me hooked.

Same problem for me: Mtn. Dew, nectar of the gods. I've managed to go soda-free for as much as a month, but then have one and it's all downhill from there. Tried going with the diet drinks, but just can't stomach them, no matter the artificial sweetener they use or the amount of sodium. Actually do agree with later poster that Diet Rite is good alternative on the sodium end, but even though it's also the best tasting of the diet drinks IMHO, that still doesn't make it palatable. Plus, with the debate over the safety of artificial sweeteners, including Splenda, and the studies reported about people who switch to diet sodas actually gaining weight, I'll take my chances on high fructose corn syrup until I can get my a$$ in gear to cut them out entirely.

Starting from 255 now on my get-in-shape endeavor (after not succeeding a couple of years ago when starting from 220). But first, there's a 12 ounce can of green goodness and a couple of Halloween candies calling my name.

mike